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Geography - BA (Hons)

University of Sheffield

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Sheffield Main

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    25-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Explore the relationship between people and the planet with our human geography degree. You'll learn how to address key global challenges such as climate change, poverty and inequality, geopolitical uncertainty, urbanisation and food insecurity.Undertake a critical and creative exploration of humanity's relationship to space, society, politics, culture and identity on our human geography course.You'll learn how to apply geographical concepts and skills to global challenges such as climate change, poverty and inequality, geopolitical uncertainty, social change, urbanisation and food insecurity.Integral to your degree is field-based learning, independent research and training in qualitative, quantitative and geospatial research methods. We use the space around us as our living laboratory: you'll spend time in the field exploring the human geographies of post-industrial Sheffield and uncovering the impact of human activities on the stunning natural landscape of the nearby Peak District National Park.Gain the specialist, practical and transferable skills you need for your future career. Typically our human geography graduates progress to careers in central and local government, NGOs, education, sustainability, business, journalism and policy.Optional placement year, Study abroad

Tuition fees

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£ 25,540per year

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University information

University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield

  • University League Table

    16th

  • Campus address

    University of Sheffield, Western Bank, Sheffield, Sheffield, S10 2TN, England

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Pathway programmes are available to help students with English as a second language and different educational backgrounds prepare for their academic career.
With nearly 11,000 international students, Sheffield is a diverse, welcoming city that's celebrated for its safety and strong sense of community and culture.
The university offers a range of scholarships for high-achieving international students who demonstrate excellent academic potential.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Geography & Environmental Science

    10th out of 72 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    151 72%

    19th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    13th

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.32 83%

    11th

    14

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